Portal identity checks
Confirm that the site belongs to a real government or immigration authority rather than a lookalike page.
- Check the exact domain name
- Review authority ownership
- Match branding and contact details
All 54 Countries • Official Portals • Domain Checks • Scam Prevention
Official African Visa Websites for All 54 Countries
Use this page to verify visa portal safety country by country. Check whether a visa website is truly connected to a government or immigration authority, confirm the exact domain before paying, and avoid fake portals that collect passport data or card details without a valid application route.
54country verification entries
Domain-firstalways verify the exact portal
Scam-awareavoid unofficial payment pages
Do not rely on search results alone. Always confirm that your visa website is a real public or immigration portal before uploading your passport, entering personal data, or paying any visa fee.
What official-website guidance usually covers
Using the wrong portal can waste money and expose personal data. Good verification starts with the domain, the route, and whether the portal is genuinely tied to a public authority.
Scam prevention
Some websites look official but exist only to collect fees or personal documents.
- Avoid rushed payments
- Watch for strange redirects
- Do not upload to uncertain portals
Safer application planning
Even on the correct portal, your route still has to match your nationality, destination, and entry point.
- Check route eligibility
- Confirm accepted entry points
- Save receipts and submission proof
Official-website link verification checklist
Use this checklist before you open an online visa form, upload a passport scan, or pay through any portal.
| Check area | Why it matters | Common issue | Best practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain name | The domain is often the strongest clue about whether the website is genuine. | Using a lookalike URL that appears official at a glance. | Read the exact domain carefully before clicking or paying. |
| Authority ownership | Official portals should connect clearly to a government or immigration authority. | Website looks polished but does not identify a real public authority clearly. | Check operator identity, contact details, and official references. |
| Route match | The portal still has to match your nationality and visa route. | Starting an application on a valid portal for a route you cannot use. | Confirm nationality, visa type, and destination before applying. |
| Payment step | Not every route requires payment at the same stage. | Paying too early or on an unofficial payment page. | Pay only after confirming the exact official workflow. |
| Entry-point acceptance | Some eVisas are valid only at specific airports or land borders. | Using a valid visa route at an entry point that does not accept it. | Check whether your planned entry point accepts that visa type. |
All Africa countries official-website link verification directory
Search by country or gateway city and use each country card to verify the portal path before applying or paying.
Algeria official visa website check
Use the Algeria visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Angola official visa website check
Use the Angola visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Benin official visa website check
Use the Benin visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Botswana official visa website check
Use the Botswana visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Burkina Faso official visa website check
Use the Burkina Faso visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Burundi official visa website check
Use the Burundi visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Cabo Verde official visa website check
Use the Cabo Verde visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Cameroon official visa website check
Use the Cameroon visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Central African Republic official visa website check
Use the Central African Republic visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Chad official visa website check
Use the Chad visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Comoros official visa website check
Use the Comoros visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Republic of the Congo official visa website check
Use the Congo visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
DR Congo official visa website check
Use the DR Congo visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Cote d'Ivoire official visa website check
Use the Cote d'Ivoire visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Djibouti official visa website check
Use the Djibouti visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Egypt official visa website check
Use the Egypt visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Equatorial Guinea official visa website check
Use the Equatorial Guinea visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Eritrea official visa website check
Use the Eritrea visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Eswatini official visa website check
Use the Eswatini visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Ethiopia official visa website check
Use the Ethiopia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Gabon official visa website check
Use the Gabon visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Gambia official visa website check
Use the Gambia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Ghana official visa website check
Use the Ghana visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Guinea official visa website check
Use the Guinea visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Guinea-Bissau official visa website check
Use the Guinea-Bissau visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Kenya official visa website check
Use the Kenya visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Lesotho official visa website check
Use the Lesotho visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Liberia official visa website check
Use the Liberia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Libya official visa website check
Use the Libya visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Madagascar official visa website check
Use the Madagascar visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Malawi official visa website check
Use the Malawi visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Mali official visa website check
Use the Mali visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Mauritania official visa website check
Use the Mauritania visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Mauritius official visa website check
Use the Mauritius visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Morocco official visa website check
Use the Morocco visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Mozambique official visa website check
Use the Mozambique visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Namibia official visa website check
Use the Namibia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Niger official visa website check
Use the Niger visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Nigeria official visa website check
Use the Nigeria visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Rwanda official visa website check
Use the Rwanda visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Sao Tome and Principe official visa website check
Use the Sao Tome and Principe visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Senegal official visa website check
Use the Senegal visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Seychelles official visa website check
Use the Seychelles visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Sierra Leone official visa website check
Use the Sierra Leone visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Somalia official visa website check
Use the Somalia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
South Africa official visa website check
Use the South Africa visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
South Sudan official visa website check
Use the South Sudan visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Sudan official visa website check
Use the Sudan visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Tanzania official visa website check
Use the Tanzania visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Togo official visa website check
Use the Togo visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Tunisia official visa website check
Use the Tunisia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Uganda official visa website check
Use the Uganda visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Zambia official visa website check
Use the Zambia visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Zimbabwe official visa website check
Use the Zimbabwe visa hub to confirm the correct public route before opening any visa portal.
Signs of a safer portal
| Signal | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Clear government or immigration identity | Shows who operates the portal and where the application is really going. |
| Consistent official branding | Helps distinguish a public portal from a generic lead-generation or scam page. |
| Route-specific instructions | Official portals usually explain visa types, eligibility, and required steps clearly. |
| Traceable confirmation flow | A real portal should provide submission and payment references you can save. |
Linked planning services
| Need | Related page |
|---|---|
| Check nationality rules | Visa requirements |
| Application steps | How to apply |
| eVisa workflow | eVisa assistance |
| Fee timing | Fee details |
| Processing expectations | Processing time |
FAQ
Visa portals and routes can change. Always verify the latest official route before you upload documents or pay.
How do I know if an African visa website is official?
Check whether the site belongs to a government or official immigration authority, review the domain carefully, look for consistent branding and contact details, and confirm the exact portal through reliable official channels before paying or uploading documents.
Why do fake visa websites matter?
Fake or misleading visa websites can collect money, passport data, travel details, or card information without providing a valid application route.
What should I check before paying on a visa portal?
Check the exact domain, the payment step, whether the route matches your nationality and destination, and whether the entry point accepts that visa type before paying.